Center for the Advancement of Well-Being

Creating a World That's Thriving Together

Initiated in 2009, the Center for the Advancement of Well-Being is an interdisciplinary research and teaching center at George Mason University dedicated to catalyzing human well-being. Our vision is to impact 10 million people in 10 years by teaching the science and practices that lead to a life of vitality, purpose, and resilience.

Each semester during the last week of classes, students who are trying to prepare for their final exams or projects have a big distraction: stress. Mason celebrates DeStress Fest for that entire week, offering students a wide variety of events they can choose from to relieve stress. This semester, DeStress Fest will happen from Monday, December 5th through Sunday, December 11th!

Now in its eighth year, George Mason University’s Leading to Well-Being Conference gathers the nation’s top experts in organizational leadership for deep and substantial learning. Join us for one or more days of learning and engagement on April 6, 7, and 8 at Fairview Park Marriot in Falls Church, Virginia! This year’s program offers more choices and flexibility than ever before!

What are you grateful for this Thanksgiving? Perhaps something comes to mind that’s especially positive in your life right now. You can discover all sorts of reasons to give thanks by tapping into a powerful well-being practice: mindfulness. Members of Mason’s Mindful Living LLC say that practicing mindfulness helps them notice a lot to appreciate in their lives.

One part of the George Mason University campus community especially well-acquainted with pain and the healing process is the group of approximately 2,000 students who are military veterans. Some of them are tapping into well-being practices to heal from even the toughest pain.